From that upcoming high school reunion to that interview for the department director position, there are a lot of reasons to give your teeth a touch up. If you want camera worthy pearly whites, there are a slew of whitening products to choose from. However, unfortunately, many of them have a high price tag and/or require a time commitment. Do you want to wear whitening strips for 30-60 minutes? Me neither. That’s why I rounded up this homemade tooth whitener recipe.

Homemade tooth whitener is effective, inexpensive, easy to make, and easy to use. All you need to make this particular homemade tooth whitener is 4 ingredients which makes it both simple to put together and reassuring… no hard to pronounce, strange ingredients here!

When it actually comes time to make this homemade tooth whitener, you simply mix 3 ingredients together. No oven, stove top, microwave, or other tools needed. It’ll take you all of 2 minutes to whip up a batch.

One of the major inconveniences of many whiteners is the time commitment involved. However, with this homemade tooth whitener, you simply brush your teeth for approximately 2 minutes and voilà! a sparkling smile.

Homemade Tooth Whitener

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INGREDIENTS
½ cup baking soda
2 tsp. coconut oil
Peppermint essential oil
4 oz. mason jar
Hydrogen peroxide

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine baking soda, coconut oil, and peppermint essential oil in 4 oz. mason jar.

TO USE

1. When you are ready to brush, combine 1 tsp. of this mixture with 1 tsp. peroxide in a small dish.

2. Apply to toothbrush and brush for at least 2 minutes.

3. Rinse.

NOTE: Do not use more than 3 times a week.

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